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Title: FA Cup
Post by: watto-drfc on October 12, 2022, 01:26:43 pm
1st round draw on BBC 2 @7pm on Monday
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: glosterred on October 12, 2022, 03:28:53 pm
Away to Oldham?


COYR
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: POD on October 12, 2022, 03:31:17 pm
1st round draw on BBC 2 @7pm on Monday

The fourth qualifying round for non-league teams is on Saturday.   

The lowest ranked team currently left in the competition is Bury AFC, who are the phoenix club from the old Bury FC.  They currently play in the North West Counties League (9th Tier).   

In addition to the four qualifying rounds, they had to play two additional preliminary rounds so with some replays, this will be their 10th Tie.

Their match on Saturday is a Home Tie against York City who are currently mid table in the National League.   
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: VivaRovers on October 12, 2022, 04:05:30 pm
There are actually three 9th tier sides left in the competition, with Anstey Nomads and Ashington also there.

Here's the full list of 4th Qualifying Round ties to give you an idea of prospective opponents. The tier each club play at is in brackets, 5th tier being the Conference National.

Oldham Athletic (5) v Chester (6)
Kidderminster Harriers (6) v AFC Fylde (6)
King's Lynn Town (6) v Ashington (9)
Bury AFC (9) v York City (5)
South Shields (7) v Scunthorpe United (5)
Solihull Moors (5) v Basford United (7)
Peterborough Sports (6) v Curzon Ashton (6)
Blyth Spartans (6) v Wrexham (5)
Altrincham (5) v Gateshead (5)
Anstey Nomads (9) v Chesterfield (5)
Alvechurch (7) v Worksop Town (8)
Buxton (6) v Hyde United (7)
Notts County (5) v Coalville Town (7)
St Ives Town (7) v FC Halifax Town (5)
Bromley (5) v Hereford (6)
Torquay United (5) v Hampton & Richmond Borough (6)
Yeovil Town (5) v Taunton Town (6)
Maidenhead United (5) v Eastbourne Borough (6)
Dorking Wanderers (5) v Eastleigh (5)
Ebbsfleet United (6) v Sevenoaks Town (8)
Woking (5) v Southend United (5)
Beckenham Town (8) v Dagenham & Redbridge (5)
Hendon (7) v Chippenham Town (6)
Havant & Waterlooville (6) v Weymouth (6)
Hornchurch (7) v Oxford City (6)
Bracknell Town (7) v Banbury United (6)
Boreham Wood (5) v Wealdstone (5)
Barnet (5) v Weston-super-Mare (7)
Needham Market (7) v Maidstone United (5)
Chelmsford City (6) v Aldershot Town (5)
Merthyr Town (7) v Folkestone Invicta (7)
Farnborough (6) v Biggleswade Town (8)
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: afro goal machine on October 12, 2022, 04:44:35 pm
Shame we couldn’t  get a tie against the noisy neighbours (Doncaster Coty)
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Draytonian III on October 12, 2022, 05:39:30 pm
I’ve more chance of winning the lottery on successive Saturdays than Doncaster Rovers playing Doncaster City in a FA Cup match
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on October 12, 2022, 05:44:19 pm
St Ives away anyone?
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Northants Nomad on October 12, 2022, 05:54:51 pm
Away at Chippenham Town please, for old times sake for my time Exiled in Wiltshire.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Campsall rover on October 12, 2022, 05:59:48 pm
Why isn’t the FA cup 1st and 2nd round regionalised as it was in years gone by.

I really think asking Ashington to play Weymouth which is possible is quite ridiculous.

Is that St Ives in Cornwall then not Cambridgeshire?
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: drfchound on October 12, 2022, 06:24:46 pm
Why isn’t the FA cup 1st and 2nd round regionalised as it was in years gone by.

I really think asking Ashington to play Weymouth which is possible is quite ridiculous.

Is that St Ives in Cornwall then not Cambridgeshire?

St Ives Town FC is Cambridgeshire.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: roversdude on October 12, 2022, 06:26:03 pm
Cambridgeshire CR
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: VivaRovers on October 12, 2022, 07:11:38 pm
Why isn’t the FA cup 1st and 2nd round regionalised as it was in years gone by...


They stopped regionalising the draw for the first two rounds proper of the competition in 1998.

The reason was that there is a greater number of Football League teams in the northern half, and a greater number of non-league teams in the southern half. If you look at that list of 4th Qualifying Round ties above, there are 14 'northern' ties (ending at the FC Halifax Town game) and 18 'southern' ones. So northern teams in Leagues One and Two were more likely to get a 'harder' tie. Deregionalising the draw in effect makes it fairer.

...I really think asking Ashington to play Weymouth which is possible is quite ridiculous.

Don't forget that in the FA Cup, gate receipts are split, so teams can potentially do better financially out of away ties (even lengthy ones) than home ones.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on October 12, 2022, 07:31:41 pm
St Ives away anyone?
this is the Cambrigeshire variety hope you are not too cheesed off.

and I think the first round draw is regional like the earlier rounds - when there was a lot of playing your next door neighbours.

update
that'll teach me not to read othere peoples posts now I'm cheesed off  :crying:

and the match against Mansfield looked a regional thing
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: bpoolrover on October 12, 2022, 09:06:00 pm
I’ve more chance of winning the lottery on successive Saturdays than Doncaster Rovers playing Doncaster City in a FA Cup match
i actually think they will do ok, blackpool fans said the same about fleetwood and afc fylde who were 1 game away from league 2
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Donnywolf on October 12, 2022, 09:34:41 pm
York City away or better yet Scunny at Home
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: belton rover on October 12, 2022, 11:26:26 pm
I think our good record against non league teams would be at risk this season.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Sammy Chung was King on October 13, 2022, 12:21:13 am
I think we will get Banbury United away, providing they beat Bracknell Town.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Colin C No.3 on October 13, 2022, 12:26:58 pm
There are actually three 9th tier sides left in the competition, with Anstey Nomads and Ashington also there.

Here's the full list of 4th Qualifying Round ties to give you an idea of prospective opponents. The tier each club play at is in brackets, 5th tier being the Conference National.

Oldham Athletic (5) v Chester (6)
Kidderminster Harriers (6) v AFC Fylde (6)
King's Lynn Town (6) v Ashington (9)
Bury AFC (9) v York City (5)
South Shields (7) v Scunthorpe United (5)
Solihull Moors (5) v Basford United (7)
Peterborough Sports (6) v Curzon Ashton (6)
Blyth Spartans (6) v Wrexham (5)
Altrincham (5) v Gateshead (5)
Anstey Nomads (9) v Chesterfield (5)
Alvechurch (7) v Worksop Town (8)
Buxton (6) v Hyde United (7)
Notts County (5) v Coalville Town (7)
St Ives Town (7) v FC Halifax Town (5)
Bromley (5) v Hereford (6)
Torquay United (5) v Hampton & Richmond Borough (6)
Yeovil Town (5) v Taunton Town (6)
Maidenhead United (5) v Eastbourne Borough (6)
Dorking Wanderers (5) v Eastleigh (5)
Ebbsfleet United (6) v Sevenoaks Town (8)
Woking (5) v Southend United (5)
Beckenham Town (8) v Dagenham & Redbridge (5)
Hendon (7) v Chippenham Town (6)
Havant & Waterlooville (6) v Weymouth (6)
Hornchurch (7) v Oxford City (6)
Bracknell Town (7) v Banbury United (6)
Boreham Wood (5) v Wealdstone (5)
Barnet (5) v Weston-super-Mare (7)
Needham Market (7) v Maidstone United (5)
Chelmsford City (6) v Aldershot Town (5)
Merthyr Town (7) v Folkestone Invicta (7)
Farnborough (6) v Biggleswade Town (8)
Bloomin brilliant Gavin.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Colin C No.3 on October 13, 2022, 12:40:35 pm
Look at Viva’s list of non league teams & think which away draw against one of them would be tantalising enough to warrant a live TV game.

This is the competition where we could potentially earn ‘proper money’.

It all comes down to TV coverage, be it us away to Blyth Spartans in the first round (tantalising enough for TV?), or us progressing to the third round & a home tie against a Premiership club.

That’s the reality. TV monies.

Having said that, an away draw in the 3rd round against Man Utd/City, Arsenal or Newcastle (I’m thinking about revenue from gate figures here), would do nicely.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Barmby Rover on October 13, 2022, 12:50:38 pm
It would be nice to get drawn against York, not sure we would win though.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: elmsallrover on October 13, 2022, 12:51:07 pm
Wouldn't bank on it when we played at arsenal a few years ago it was recorded as there lowest attendance ever at the Emirates
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Colin C No.3 on October 13, 2022, 12:56:25 pm
Scunthorpe away might do it?
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Colin C No.3 on October 13, 2022, 01:01:16 pm
Wouldn't bank on it when we played at arsenal a few years ago it was recorded as there lowest attendance ever at the Emirates

I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe ‘non attending’ season ticket holders monies are included too.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: drfchound on October 13, 2022, 01:37:59 pm
Wouldn't bank on it when we played at arsenal a few years ago it was recorded as there lowest attendance ever at the Emirates

I seem to recall that they had another match shortly after that when the record lowest was beaten again.
I can’t remember who against though.
I could be wrong though …… I was once.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: EasyforDennis on October 13, 2022, 01:46:01 pm
Wouldn't bank on it when we played at arsenal a few years ago it was recorded as there lowest attendance ever at the Emirates

I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe ‘non attending’ season ticket holders monies are included too.

Season tickets don't apply to cup games.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Colin C No.3 on October 13, 2022, 01:47:26 pm
Wouldn't bank on it when we played at arsenal a few years ago it was recorded as there lowest attendance ever at the Emirates

I seem to recall that they had another match shortly after that when the record lowest was beaten again.
I can’t remember who against though.
I could be wrong though …… I was once.
Hound, stop beating yourself up about Alick Jeffrey.

Let it lie.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: drfchound on October 13, 2022, 01:49:43 pm
Wouldn't bank on it when we played at arsenal a few years ago it was recorded as there lowest attendance ever at the Emirates

I seem to recall that they had another match shortly after that when the record lowest was beaten again.
I can’t remember who against though.
I could be wrong though …… I was once.
Hound, stop beating yourself up about Alick Jeffrey.

Let it lie.

I have to admit Colin that that post is a whoosh to me.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Colin C No.3 on October 13, 2022, 01:54:50 pm
“I could be wrong though……I was once.”

Got my ‘tongue in cheek’ comment now hound?
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: drfchound on October 13, 2022, 01:58:31 pm
“I could be wrong though……I was once.”

Got my ‘tongue in cheek’ comment now hound?

Haha, yes mate, sorry.  No one seems to be able to produce that emoji for us.
It would prevent lots of misconceptions on here.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: StocktonRover on October 13, 2022, 03:58:03 pm
Wouldn't bank on it when we played at arsenal a few years ago it was recorded as there lowest attendance ever at the Emirates

I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe ‘non attending’ season ticket holders monies are included too.

Season tickets don't apply to cup games.
I was working in London and went to a European game against FC ostersunds when there was far fewer people in the ground but the attendance was reported far higher.
Talking to a gooner at the game who told me that people bought tickets with no intention of going so they would get priority for tickets in later rounds.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Campsall rover on October 13, 2022, 04:15:34 pm
Wouldn't bank on it when we played at arsenal a few years ago it was recorded as there lowest attendance ever at the Emirates

I seem to recall that they had another match shortly after that when the record lowest was beaten again.
I can’t remember who against though.
I could be wrong though …… I was once.
Shrewsbury Town hound the following season I think it was.
44.000 v US and 43.000 v ST  not 100% on that.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: drfchound on October 13, 2022, 05:08:22 pm
Wouldn't bank on it when we played at arsenal a few years ago it was recorded as there lowest attendance ever at the Emirates

I seem to recall that they had another match shortly after that when the record lowest was beaten again.
I can’t remember who against though.
I could be wrong though …… I was once.
Shrewsbury Town hound the following season I think it was.
44.000 v US and 43.000 v ST  not 100% on that.

That’s sounds about right Camps, cheers for that.  Must be crap only getting that many fans in.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: scawsby steve on October 13, 2022, 06:38:51 pm
I'd love Halifax away, just to see how that stadium's been transformed from the sh*thole it always was years ago.

I've seen it on TV, and it looks totally different nowadays.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: VivaRovers on October 16, 2022, 08:12:16 pm
Updated list of potential non-league opponents after the weekends 4th qualifying round games...

Definitely through

5th tier (National League) clubs...
Barnet
Boreham Wood
Chesterfield
Dagenham & Redbridge
Eastleigh
FC Halifax Town
Maidenhead United
Solihull Moors
Woking
York City

6th tier (National North / South) clubs...
Buxton
Chelmsford City
Curzon Ashton
Ebbsfleet United
Farnborough
Hereford
King's Lynn Town
Oxford City
Weymouth

7th tier (Northern Prem / Southern Prem) clubs...
Bracknell Town
Alvechurch
Coalville Town
Merthyr Town
Needham Market
South Shields

Still to be determined (going to replays)…
Altrincham (5) or Gateshead (5)
Blyth Spartans (6) or Wrexham (5)
Hendon (7) or Chippenham Town (6)
Kidderminster Harriers (6) or AFC Fylde (6)
Oldham Athletic (5) or Chester (6)
Torquay United (5) or Hampton & Richmond Borough (6)
Yeovil Town (5) or Taunton Town (6)
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: les@donr on October 17, 2022, 12:26:19 am
Chesterfield, if we lose it wouldn't be a total shock.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Donnywolf on October 17, 2022, 01:43:01 pm
Wouldn't bank on it when we played at arsenal a few years ago it was recorded as there lowest attendance ever at the Emirates

I seem to recall that they had another match shortly after that when the record lowest was beaten again.
I can’t remember who against though.
I could be wrong though …… I was once.
Shrewsbury Town hound the following season I think it was.
44.000 v US and 43.000 v ST  not 100% on that.

Absolutely right ! Wrong way round though lol

https://metro.co.uk/2017/09/20/arsenal-set-record-for-lowest-ever-emirates-attendance-during-doncaster-rovers-victory-6944023/
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Donnywolf on October 17, 2022, 01:48:23 pm
I think it hinged on Season Ticket holders at Arsenal and there was a low Gate v Shrews but they had more ST holders to add on

When they played us I am sure they had less StHs due to them having persistent under achieving so when they added them on it came to slightly less

Could be wrong but always stuck in my craw as "unfair" and even if they played Rochdale we would still be record low as AFC will have loads more STHs
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Donnywolf on October 17, 2022, 01:52:29 pm
Wouldn't bank on it when we played at arsenal a few years ago it was recorded as there lowest attendance ever at the Emirates

I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe ‘non attending’ season ticket holders monies are included too.

Season tickets don't apply to cup games.

Some do. Man U for example insist (or insisted) that buyers of STs had to buy all FLC and FA Cup Tickets if they came up during a Season

I'm no expert but quite possibly other clubs probably follow suit or indeed might have started the "trend" of doing it
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: DRNaith on October 17, 2022, 07:17:09 pm
What number are we?
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: DRNaith on October 17, 2022, 07:19:14 pm
Update: 17
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Chris Black come back on October 17, 2022, 07:23:10 pm
Kings Lynn at the Eco-Power.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: normal rules on October 17, 2022, 07:23:21 pm
There’s a banana skin.
Again.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: afro goal machine on October 17, 2022, 07:23:32 pm
Thats us not making round 2
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: normal rules on October 17, 2022, 07:25:23 pm
Big opportunity to make some dough here.
Away win all day long.
In front of the cameras no doubt. Which pretty much seals it
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: glosterred on October 17, 2022, 07:27:19 pm
Well at least it ain’t Oldham


COYR
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Upton Rover on October 17, 2022, 07:27:31 pm
Easy win
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: donnievic on October 17, 2022, 07:28:42 pm
Big opportunity to make some dough here.
Away win all day long.
In front of the cameras no doubt. Which pretty much seals it
no chance will it be on live tv especially being at home,too many non league sides drawn at home
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: IDM on October 17, 2022, 07:28:54 pm
I don't for one moment believe we will be selected for live or even extended coverage.  Away maybe, but not at home.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: donnievic on October 17, 2022, 07:33:07 pm
Top of may league north with one defeat this season should make it easier being at home and a draw anyone would take but not be easy the way we have been playing
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Padge_DRFC on October 17, 2022, 07:45:24 pm
Third round could play a huge part in the new managers January hope we get there
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Campsall rover on October 17, 2022, 08:27:48 pm
Decent draw for us.

Home to non league side, can’t really ask for better than that.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Barmby Rover on October 17, 2022, 11:02:49 pm
You have to wonder if we can beat Kings Lynn on current form, they tend to win.....
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: drfchound on October 17, 2022, 11:04:10 pm
They will be up for it, their cup final I suppose.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Monkcaster_Rover on October 17, 2022, 11:20:03 pm
Banana skin. They'll be bang up for it.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Bessie Red on October 18, 2022, 01:44:07 am
Banana skin. They'll be bang up for it.
Hopefully are new manager will have us bang up for it too!!
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Bollinger on October 18, 2022, 08:22:43 am
That’s potentially a tough one. This is the third year running they’ve got through to the first round and not long out of the National League/Conference.

I’m fairly certain we’ve never played a competitive match against them. Can’t think of any player or other connections save for Jason Minett who ended up there after he fell out with Fatty Evans at Boston.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Highland Rover on October 18, 2022, 08:35:59 am
 
  One King's Lynn connection goes back to the early 1950's when ex-Rover Paul Todd became their player manager
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Dr Fundlekrotch on October 18, 2022, 08:46:01 am
That’s potentially a tough one. This is the third year running they’ve got through to the first round and not long out of the National League/Conference.

I’m fairly certain we’ve never played a competitive match against them. Can’t think of any player or other connections save for Jason Minett who ended up there after he fell out with Fatty Evans at Boston.

Tommy Wright? Around 2001?
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Bollinger on October 18, 2022, 08:56:16 am
That’s potentially a tough one. This is the third year running they’ve got through to the first round and not long out of the National League/Conference.

I’m fairly certain we’ve never played a competitive match against them. Can’t think of any player or other connections save for Jason Minett who ended up there after he fell out with Fatty Evans at Boston.

Tommy Wright? Around 2001?

Think you’re right about that. Ended up in a coaching role there.

Also…Alex Kiwomya ended up there for a short period.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: foxbat on October 18, 2022, 09:44:37 am
Kings Lynn probably fancy their chances at the moment  :( , but hopefull there will be improvemen  before then.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Lesonthewest on October 18, 2022, 06:30:49 pm
Just been running down the list of players that have been at both clubs, they include.

Paul Todd
Simon Weaver
Brian Taylor
Zeke Rowe
Ben Muirhead
Jason Minety
Paul Crichton
Perry Suckling
Graham Rickets

Another link is Harrison Biggins dad Wayne who was there too. I could have sworn someone who played for us fairly recently had a spell there too, but I can't think who it was.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Batleyred on October 18, 2022, 07:01:01 pm
Alex Kimomya i seem to remember
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Lesonthewest on October 18, 2022, 07:21:29 pm
Alex Kimomya i seem to remember

That's him!
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Highland Rover on October 19, 2022, 10:17:26 am

 Couple more for Les's list :

  Cecil Haydon   and possibly David Bruno Jones
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: glosterred on October 20, 2022, 03:55:24 pm
Televised cup games for the first round

https://www.live-footballontv.com/live-fa-cup-football-on-tv.html


COYR
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: roversdude on October 20, 2022, 03:57:48 pm
Have we been confirmed to play 5th ?
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: scawsby steve on October 20, 2022, 05:02:38 pm
Really surprised at Wrexham v Oldham being on. All National League. 

No EFL team involved. Just don't see the point of it.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: DearneValleyRover on October 20, 2022, 05:04:32 pm
Really surprised at Wrexham v Oldham being on. All National League. 

No EFL team involved. Just don't see the point of it.

The new Salford/Derby/Leeds, all about the owners
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: glosterred on October 20, 2022, 07:05:10 pm
Really surprised at Wrexham v Oldham being on. All National League. 

No EFL team involved. Just don't see the point of it.

I think it will have a lot to do with the owners of Wrexham as to why this game was picked


COYR
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: glosterred on October 23, 2022, 06:04:20 pm
Tickets on sale tomorrow

https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2022/october/date-confirmed-for-kings-lynn-tie/


COYR

Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Filo on October 24, 2022, 07:05:32 am
Tickets on sale tomorrow

https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2022/october/date-confirmed-for-kings-lynn-tie/


COYR



Only East Stand open, thats me not going to this one then


“ The East Stand only will be in operation for all sales except wheelchair disabled which can be purchased in the west stand. Season ticket holders seats will not be held, but will be given priority booking.”
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: roversdude on October 24, 2022, 08:11:49 am
I really don’t got this, surely there will be more interest than that
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: elmsallrover on October 24, 2022, 09:38:01 am
Does this have an effect on the players may not go myself now
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Colin C No.3 on October 24, 2022, 10:04:28 am
To cut down costs on turnstile attendants, marshalling & catering staff (I use the word catering in its widest terms)?

Are we so strapped for cash?

How will the ‘prawn sandwich brigade’ react to the junior members of the Black Bank swearing, standing, falling (“I’ve had two cans of Thatchers me!”) & spewing up over their Burberry & River Island gear?
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: glosterred on October 24, 2022, 10:19:01 am
I think there will be more interest in this game than the Rovers think, it is not after all a Papa Johns game, which for me makes this is a poor decision by the Rovers. Hopefully, they see sense and change their minds and I can move back to the west stand, the kids can stand in the South stand and everyone will be, relatively speaking, happy.


COYR
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: roversdude on October 24, 2022, 10:33:29 am
The last Papa Johns game saw the East Stand nigh on full
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: glosterred on October 24, 2022, 10:35:19 am
The last Papa Johns game saw the East Stand nigh on full

Only because it was Barnsley the other games have seen the east stand mostly empty


COYR
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Filo on October 24, 2022, 10:35:36 am
Theres nothing like pissing your season tickets off that like sitting in their regular seats is there?
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: roversdude on October 24, 2022, 11:55:08 am
The last Papa Johns game saw the East Stand nigh on full

Only because it was Barnsley the other games have seen the east stand mostly empty


COYR

I know but it’s the FA cup not Papa Johns

So if the East Stand is sold out what happens then do we just say that’s it it’s sold out or do we then open another stand, seriously think it needs a rethink
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Alan Southstand on October 24, 2022, 12:07:50 pm
So, they’ve made a potentially ‘low attendance game’ an even lower one?
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: elmsallrover on October 24, 2022, 12:41:48 pm
 the romance of the cup
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: roversdude on October 24, 2022, 01:52:05 pm
Was this discussed with the Shadow Board and/or SM
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: EasyforDennis on October 24, 2022, 02:13:46 pm
Tickets on sale tomorrow

https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2022/october/date-confirmed-for-kings-lynn-tie/


COYR



Only East Stand open, thats me not going to this one then


“ The East Stand only will be in operation for all sales except wheelchair disabled which can be purchased in the west stand. Season ticket holders seats will not be held, but will be given priority booking.”

Me too.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: selby on October 24, 2022, 02:42:53 pm
  The lack of a screen shot with a decent crowd back drop is the main problem, just move the camera platform to the East side, normally there is plenty of room.
  It totally ignores the fact that the club, when the ground opened charged a premium to some season ticket holders to reserve their seat during the original sale of season tickets for the stadium, only to conveniently ignore that fact when it suits them, although the person or persons who now make decisions will probably a young upstart johnny come lately who will not be here ten minutes either.
    The sad fact is they don't seem to realise the core supporters want looking after, especially at a time when the product has been so poor, they just seem too busy pontificating around, so far up their own backside they don't realise the harm they are doing long term to their money streams.
   Facts 1) older people do not want to sit among younger louder supporters. Nothing against them, more power to them, been there done that when younger, but now not up to it I am afraid.
  2) Walking extra distances among crowds away from the usual car parks in areas that there was trouble in just a few weeks ago after the game is unsettling
  3) Not a certainty but the main reason the West is more popular is who wants to be faced for some of the game with a low winter sun directly shining in your face for part of the game.
  4) People may not be able to sit with the company they normally watch the game with.
  5) If the powers that be see the Rovers as a business and not a club, you don't treat regular customers like this as the owners of a club or a business without some repercussions, notably some not bothering to attend.
  6) It is to be hoped the latter does not become a habit.
  7) we hardly ever win when I am forced to sit over there in cup games
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: curley on October 24, 2022, 03:00:00 pm
What is the crack with the £50 junior tickets on the online ticket page?
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: NickDRFC on October 24, 2022, 03:12:44 pm
I think we probably all know the reason this decision was taken but I think it’s pretty poor to just have a sentence at the end of the article without any explanation as to why. As you can see in this thread, fans won’t be happy about it so I’m sure an explanation will be coming or better yet (hopefully) a reversal of the decision.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on October 24, 2022, 03:40:02 pm
when Starmer got the "gig" SM mentioned inviting him to one of the home matches

Some of us would say ..... hopefully in the "go away end".

Hows about inviting Charles to the  FA Cup Game against Kings Lynn  - it is after all his local team -being only 9 miles away from The Sandringham Estate .

If his son can support Aston Villa then ......


Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Janso on October 24, 2022, 03:50:53 pm
when Starmer got the "gig" SM mentioned inviting him to one of the home matches

Some of us would say ..... hopefully in the "go away end".

Hows about inviting Charles to the  FA Cup Game against Kings Lynn  - it is after all his local team -being only 9 miles away from The Sandringham Estate .

If his son can support Aston Villa then ......
What in Christ's name are you blathering on about?
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Filo on October 24, 2022, 04:03:02 pm
Was going to order my ticket today until I noticed it was East Stand Only
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on October 24, 2022, 04:28:03 pm
The East stand is fine by the way, though I would say that it's where my ST is. Good view and the sun doesn't bother at all that often.  If only the football was a bit better.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on October 24, 2022, 04:43:17 pm
when Starmer got the "gig" SM mentioned inviting him to one of the home matches

Some of us would say ..... hopefully in the "go away end".

Hows about inviting Charles to the  FA Cup Game against Kings Lynn  - it is after all his local team -being only 9 miles away from The Sandringham Estate .

If his son can support Aston Villa then ......
What in Christ's name are you blathering on about?

it's been a while red jay - when's the wedding or do we have a pregnant pause  ffs get alife
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: drfchound on October 24, 2022, 05:58:17 pm
I got my tickets today and chose to be around halfway line or so.
It might make a change from the South Stand for one game.
I think things might have to change though if we get a couple of decent results against
Stevenage and Gillingham.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: donnievic on October 24, 2022, 06:13:01 pm
I’m with you on this think they have got this wrong and think they will end up opening the south stand depending on next couple of results
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Monkcaster_Rover on October 24, 2022, 06:49:57 pm
Need to open up more than the East, surely? I can see Kings Lynn bringing 400/500!

Top of their league, day out, lovely new ground for em to get to.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: silent majority on October 24, 2022, 07:52:55 pm
Was this discussed with the Shadow Board and/or SM

Not discussed with me, and as far as I'm aware not with the SB either.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: silent majority on October 24, 2022, 07:56:50 pm
when Starmer got the "gig" SM mentioned inviting him to one of the home matches

Some of us would say ..... hopefully in the "go away end".

Hows about inviting Charles to the  FA Cup Game against Kings Lynn  - it is after all his local team -being only 9 miles away from The Sandringham Estate .

If his son can support Aston Villa then ......
What in Christ's name are you blathering on about?

it's been a while red jay - when's the wedding or do we have a pregnant pause  ffs get alife

Did I mention that on here? I suppose I must have.

What I did say was that I'd met Sir Keir Starmer at a PFA dinner (we sat next to each other) and we chatted about football, obviously! He supports Arsenal, so I invited him to join me at the Keepmoat when he was in the area.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Colin C No.3 on October 24, 2022, 09:00:50 pm
Can you please convey to the board on behalf of a lot of supporters SM, their disappointment that the club has decided to ‘announce’ their decision to only open the East Stand for this fixture.

As has already been pointed out, it’s a ‘smack in the face’ to ST holders of years standing (well sitting, but you catch my drift).

Whose club is this?!!
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: donnievic on October 24, 2022, 09:16:48 pm
Need to open up more than the East, surely? I can see Kings Lynn bringing 400/500!

Top of their league, day out, lovely new ground for em to get to.
they maybe in the north stand anyway
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: drfchound on October 24, 2022, 09:23:20 pm
I wonder what the capacity of the East Stand is anyway.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: scawsby steve on October 24, 2022, 10:35:36 pm
I wonder what the capacity of the East Stand is anyway.

I'd guess around 4000.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Donnywolf on October 25, 2022, 12:44:53 pm
... good guess SS

3941 from my Seating Plan which will be close

I counted the Blocks from Corner Flag to Corner Flag [diagonal line goes through entry tunnels at each end]
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: silent majority on October 25, 2022, 02:18:21 pm
Can you please convey to the board on behalf of a lot of supporters SM, their disappointment that the club has decided to ‘announce’ their decision to only open the East Stand for this fixture.

As has already been pointed out, it’s a ‘smack in the face’ to ST holders of years standing (well sitting, but you catch my drift).

Whose club is this?!!

I don't mind CC No3 but we have been down this path once before. I persuaded the club to keep all stands open for a similar fixture some years ago, the amount of money the club lost on that evening was staggering.

I'll mention it, but I can't' 'hand on heart', push for this very strongly.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Drover on October 25, 2022, 02:38:59 pm
Shame we couldn’t  get a tie against the noisy neighbours (Doncaster Coty)

Careful what you wish for,I remember being excited to play Frickley Athletic in the FA Trophy,fully expecting a win,only for the match to be my lowest point in following Rovers ever since,And having it highlighted on Clarkson show. :blush: :lol:
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: turnbull for england on October 25, 2022, 02:46:06 pm
Shame we couldn’t  get a tie against the noisy neighbours (Doncaster Coty)

Careful what you wish for,I remember being excited to play Frickley Athletic in the FA Trophy,fully expecting a win,only for the match to be my lowest point in following Rovers ever since,And having it highlighted on Clarkson show. :blush: :lol:

Brandon Utd, a game so good we played it twice....
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: curley on October 25, 2022, 04:07:32 pm
Where is the family section for this match?
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: scawsby steve on October 25, 2022, 06:19:59 pm
Shame we couldn’t  get a tie against the noisy neighbours (Doncaster Coty)

Careful what you wish for,I remember being excited to play Frickley Athletic in the FA Trophy,fully expecting a win,only for the match to be my lowest point in following Rovers ever since,And having it highlighted on Clarkson show. :blush: :lol:

0-2. Both goals scored by Gary Hooley, I believe.

Frickley were quite decent at that time.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Drover on October 25, 2022, 07:28:51 pm
Shame we couldn’t  get a tie against the noisy neighbours (Doncaster Coty)

Careful what you wish for,I remember being excited to play Frickley Athletic in the FA Trophy,fully expecting a win,only for the match to be my lowest point in following Rovers ever since,And having it highlighted on Clarkson show. :blush: :lol:

0-2. Both goals scored by Gary Hooley, I believe.

Frickley were quite decent at that time.

Yep,but I think it was Gary Hatto,Hooley was the 80's,and they fully deserved to win,that made it an even more bitter pill to swallow,they played better than us that day.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: scawsby steve on October 25, 2022, 09:55:03 pm
Shame we couldn’t  get a tie against the noisy neighbours (Doncaster Coty)

Careful what you wish for,I remember being excited to play Frickley Athletic in the FA Trophy,fully expecting a win,only for the match to be my lowest point in following Rovers ever since,And having it highlighted on Clarkson show. :blush: :lol:

0-2. Both goals scored by Gary Hooley, I believe.

Frickley were quite decent at that time.

Yep,but I think it was Gary Hatto,Hooley was the 80's,and they fully deserved to win,that made it an even more bitter pill to swallow,they played better than us that day.

Gary Hatto played, but didn't score. The team in the 80s was way before Hooley, and was the best Frickley team ever, with Wilcox, Noteman, Shirtliffe, and Wilson.

I can definitely remember Hooley scoring those 2 goals against Rovers.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Bessie Red on October 25, 2022, 10:27:42 pm
Need to open up more than the East, surely? I can see Kings Lynn bringing 400/500!

Top of their league, day out, lovely new ground for em to get to.
They average just under a thousand at home so I would imaging they will bring 1200 -1500.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: drfchound on October 26, 2022, 09:22:42 am
Need to open up more than the East, surely? I can see Kings Lynn bringing 400/500!

Top of their league, day out, lovely new ground for em to get to.
They average just under a thousand at home so I would imaging they will bring 1200 -1500.

Yep, it will be their cup final.
Well, unless they win then they will get another one.  :chair:
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Lincoln Rover on October 26, 2022, 05:13:33 pm
Quick update for you.
Chatted with the club & they accept this could have been communicated better.
IF, the East stand becomes full then the other stands WILL, be opened & STH will be allocated their normal seats ( assuming they’ve been moved from their normal position).
As it stands ( no pun intended),  the club estimate we will have around 3000 home fans based on previous data/sales etc.
Kings Lynn have asked for 600 seats in the normal away section.
The club would love to be proved wrong & that we have to open all four stands, as this will bring in greater revenue.
The club have also promised to make a decision as EARLY as possible to allow movement, IF numbers attending dictate this.
I also wish, I could sit in my normal seat in the West stand with my son & grandson, but at this stage thats not the case. The cost for stewards, turnstile personnel etc is truly staggering.
I hope this helps & I’ll happily assist where I can.
Regards
Derek.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: roversdude on October 26, 2022, 07:06:54 pm
Derek totally get the cost saving element and I said to Shaun that I hope they are proved wrong
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Filo on October 29, 2022, 10:58:46 am
After realising that this probably won’t be on ifollow, I have u turned lol! And ordered a ticket
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: 5minstogo on October 29, 2022, 12:59:01 pm
After realising that this probably won’t be on ifollow, I have u turned lol! And ordered a ticket

It'll be on somewhere.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: glosterred on October 31, 2022, 06:09:57 pm
All four stands now open for the game

https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2022/october/all-four-stands-to-open-for-kings-lynn-tie/


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Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Bessie Red on October 31, 2022, 08:17:03 pm
All four stands now open for the game

https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2022/october/all-four-stands-to-open-for-kings-lynn-tie/


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I take it we will be able to switch to our normal season ticket seats even if we have already purchased one in the East stand.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Filo on October 31, 2022, 08:20:05 pm
All four stands now open for the game

https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2022/october/all-four-stands-to-open-for-kings-lynn-tie/


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I take it we will be able to switch to our normal season ticket seats even if we have already purchased one in the East stand.

Given its all General sale now ST holders don’t appear to have that grace now to reserve their seat
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: EasyforDennis on October 31, 2022, 08:21:28 pm
All four stands now open for the game

https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2022/october/all-four-stands-to-open-for-kings-lynn-tie/


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I take it we will be able to switch to our normal season ticket seats even if we have already purchased one in the East stand.

Yes. Spoke to the office earlier.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: NigelJ on October 31, 2022, 08:33:11 pm
All four stands now open for the game

https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2022/october/all-four-stands-to-open-for-kings-lynn-tie/


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I take it we will be able to switch to our normal season ticket seats even if we have already purchased one in the East stand.

Given its all General sale now ST holders don’t appear to have that grace now to reserve their seat

ST holders seats are still reserved, and not available for general sale.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: 5minstogo on November 01, 2022, 09:17:10 am
Anyone know if,

A) What time the ticket office starts answering phone calls.

Or

B) If its physically open today?

I've only got chance to sort this out today and don't fancy faffing in a queue on Saturday.

Thanks
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: knockers on November 01, 2022, 10:02:09 am
Order online and get them delivered for £1.50
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Filo on November 01, 2022, 10:23:20 am
Anyone know if,

A) What time the ticket office starts answering phone calls.

Or

B) If its physically open today?

I've only got chance to sort this out today and don't fancy faffing in a queue on Saturday.

Thanks

I’m the same, been trying all morning, as soon as I choose an option it just kicks me off the call
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: 5minstogo on November 01, 2022, 10:36:05 am
Order online and get them delivered for £1.50

Did that, trying to get them swapped to our season ticket seats
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: glosterred on November 01, 2022, 10:50:28 am
The ticket office is open, I've just exchange my ticket for my season ticket seat.


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Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Colin C No.3 on November 01, 2022, 11:26:55 am
That’s good news.

You see SM, if you don’t ask you don’t get!

Well done for ‘knocking on that door’ again!
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Drover on November 05, 2022, 05:35:04 pm
Shame we couldn’t  get a tie against the noisy neighbours (Doncaster Coty)

Careful what you wish for,I remember being excited to play Frickley Athletic in the FA Trophy,fully expecting a win,only for the match to be my lowest point in following Rovers ever since,And having it highlighted on Clarkson show. :blush: :lol:

0-2. Both goals scored by Gary Hooley, I believe.

Frickley were quite decent at that time.

Yep,but I think it was Gary Hatto,Hooley was the 80's,and they fully deserved to win,that made it an even more bitter pill to swallow,they played better than us that day.

Gary Hatto played, but didn't score. The team in the 80s was way before Hooley, and was the best Frickley team ever, with Wilcox, Noteman, Shirtliffe, and Wilson.

I can definitely remember Hooley scoring those 2 goals against Rovers.

But it was in 1998 Steve,not 80s,thats why I did'nt think it was Hooley,just done a bit of research and it was Simon Fuller who scored both goals,knew same player scored both,did'nt know which,Also,I did'nt realise the Ref that day was Howard Webb!
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: EasyforDennis on November 05, 2022, 06:22:57 pm
Anyone know if,

A) What time the ticket office starts answering phone calls.

Or

B) If its physically open today?

I've only got chance to sort this out today and don't fancy faffing in a queue on Saturday.

Thanks

I’m the same, been trying all morning, as soon as I choose an option it just kicks me off the call

I hope you didn't get your tickets.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: scawsby steve on November 05, 2022, 06:29:13 pm
Shame we couldn’t  get a tie against the noisy neighbours (Doncaster Coty)

Careful what you wish for,I remember being excited to play Frickley Athletic in the FA Trophy,fully expecting a win,only for the match to be my lowest point in following Rovers ever since,And having it highlighted on Clarkson show. :blush: :lol:

0-2. Both goals scored by Gary Hooley, I believe.

Frickley were quite decent at that time.

Yep,but I think it was Gary Hatto,Hooley was the 80's,and they fully deserved to win,that made it an even more bitter pill to swallow,they played better than us that day.

Gary Hatto played, but didn't score. The team in the 80s was way before Hooley, and was the best Frickley team ever, with Wilcox, Noteman, Shirtliffe, and Wilson.

I can definitely remember Hooley scoring those 2 goals against Rovers.

But it was in 1998 Steve,not 80s,thats why I did'nt think it was Hooley,just done a bit of research and it was Simon Fuller who scored both goals,knew same player scored both,did'nt know which,Also,I did'nt realise the Ref that day was Howard Webb!

You're right, Drover. I'd got the image of Hooley in my head somehow. I'm sure him and Fuller were both blonde. Or maybe I've got that wrong as well.

One thing we can both be sure of; Gary Hatto was definitely left back that day.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Drover on November 06, 2022, 12:12:39 pm
Shame we couldn’t  get a tie against the noisy neighbours (Doncaster Coty)

Careful what you wish for,I remember being excited to play Frickley Athletic in the FA Trophy,fully expecting a win,only for the match to be my lowest point in following Rovers ever since,And having it highlighted on Clarkson show. :blush: :lol:

0-2. Both goals scored by Gary Hooley, I believe.

Frickley were quite decent at that time.

Yep,but I think it was Gary Hatto,Hooley was the 80's,and they fully deserved to win,that made it an even more bitter pill to swallow,they played better than us that day.

Gary Hatto played, but didn't score. The team in the 80s was way before Hooley, and was the best Frickley team ever, with Wilcox, Noteman, Shirtliffe, and Wilson.

I can definitely remember Hooley scoring those 2 goals against Rovers.

But it was in 1998 Steve,not 80s,thats why I did'nt think it was Hooley,just done a bit of research and it was Simon Fuller who scored both goals,knew same player scored both,did'nt know which,Also,I did'nt realise the Ref that day was Howard Webb!

You're right, Drover. I'd got the image of Hooley in my head somehow. I'm sure him and Fuller were both blonde. Or maybe I've got that wrong as well.

One thing we can both be sure of; Gary Hatto was definitely left back that day.

Yes Steve,the disappointing thing is,dispite us having a player sent off,they fully deserved to win,same as King's Lynn fully deserved to win yesterday.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: scawsby steve on November 06, 2022, 09:39:49 pm
Shame we couldn’t  get a tie against the noisy neighbours (Doncaster Coty)

Careful what you wish for,I remember being excited to play Frickley Athletic in the FA Trophy,fully expecting a win,only for the match to be my lowest point in following Rovers ever since,And having it highlighted on Clarkson show. :blush: :lol:

0-2. Both goals scored by Gary Hooley, I believe.

Frickley were quite decent at that time.

Yep,but I think it was Gary Hatto,Hooley was the 80's,and they fully deserved to win,that made it an even more bitter pill to swallow,they played better than us that day.

Gary Hatto played, but didn't score. The team in the 80s was way before Hooley, and was the best Frickley team ever, with Wilcox, Noteman, Shirtliffe, and Wilson.

I can definitely remember Hooley scoring those 2 goals against Rovers.

But it was in 1998 Steve,not 80s,thats why I did'nt think it was Hooley,just done a bit of research and it was Simon Fuller who scored both goals,knew same player scored both,did'nt know which,Also,I did'nt realise the Ref that day was Howard Webb!

You're right, Drover. I'd got the image of Hooley in my head somehow. I'm sure him and Fuller were both blonde. Or maybe I've got that wrong as well.

One thing we can both be sure of; Gary Hatto was definitely left back that day.

Yes Steve,the disappointing thing is,dispite us having a player sent off,they fully deserved to win,same as King's Lynn fully deserved to win yesterday.

Actually, Drover, the defeat to Frickley that day wasn't really that much of an upset. We were near the bottom of the Conference at the time, and there was no Conference North and South in those days, so the next league down was the Northern Premier League Premier Division, in which Frickley were round about mid-table.

So in real terms, we were only a handful of places above them in the pyramid.
Title: Re: FA Cup
Post by: Drover on November 07, 2022, 11:13:50 pm
Shame we couldn’t  get a tie against the noisy neighbours (Doncaster Coty)

Careful what you wish for,I remember being excited to play Frickley Athletic in the FA Trophy,fully expecting a win,only for the match to be my lowest point in following Rovers ever since,And having it highlighted on Clarkson show. :blush: :lol:

0-2. Both goals scored by Gary Hooley, I believe.

Frickley were quite decent at that time.

Yep,but I think it was Gary Hatto,Hooley was the 80's,and they fully deserved to win,that made it an even more bitter pill to swallow,they played better than us that day.

Gary Hatto played, but didn't score. The team in the 80s was way before Hooley, and was the best Frickley team ever, with Wilcox, Noteman, Shirtliffe, and Wilson.

I can definitely remember Hooley scoring those 2 goals against Rovers.

But it was in 1998 Steve,not 80s,thats why I did'nt think it was Hooley,just done a bit of research and it was Simon Fuller who scored both goals,knew same player scored both,did'nt know which,Also,I did'nt realise the Ref that day was Howard Webb!

You're right, Drover. I'd got the image of Hooley in my head somehow. I'm sure him and Fuller were both blonde. Or maybe I've got that wrong as well.

One thing we can both be sure of; Gary Hatto was definitely left back that day.

Yes Steve,the disappointing thing is,dispite us having a player sent off,they fully deserved to win,same as King's Lynn fully deserved to win yesterday.

Actually, Drover, the defeat to Frickley that day wasn't really that much of an upset. We were near the bottom of the Conference at the time, and there was no Conference North and South in those days, so the next league down was the Northern Premier League Premier Division, in which Frickley were round about mid-table.

So in real terms, we were only a handful of places above them in the pyramid.

True,it is still,personally my lowest point following Rovers though,up to now. :(